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Awards of Distinction ................................................................................ 2 Finance...................................................................................................... 3 Senior Citizen Services ............................................................................. 4 Older American Festival ............................................................................ 5 Health Department .................................................................................... 6 Macomb County Water Quality Board ...................................................... 7 Animal Shelter ........................................................................................... 8 Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility ....................................................... 8 Emergency Management & Communications ......................................... 9 Community Mental Health ...................................................................... 10 Macomb County Library ......................................................................... 12 Michigan State University Extension ...................................................... 13 Juvenile Justice Center ........................................................................... 14 Community Corrections .......................................................................... 14 Board of Commissioners ........................................................................ 15 County Commissioners and District Maps ............................................. 16 Directory of Services ............................................................................... 18 Get Involved ............................................................................................ 19 Veterans Services ................................................................................... 19 Community Services Agency ................................................................. 20 Parks & Recreation ................................................................................. 22 Michigan Works! ..................................................................................... 23 Planning & Economic Development....................................................... 24 Small Business & Technology Development Center .............................. 25 Clerk/Register of Deeds .......................................................................... 26 Prosecuting Attorney .............................................................................. 27 Public Works Commissioner .................................................................. 28 Sheriffs Department ............................................................................... 29 Treasurer ................................................................................................. 30 Circuit and Probate Courts ..................................................................... 31 Index........................................................................................................ 32
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AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
Innovative and Effective
2006 was the 25th consecutive year that Macomb County received more Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) than any other county in Michigan. NACo maintains a national database with details about these awards for the benet of other counties that may wish to replicate the programs that started right here in Macomb County. Recipient Rights Program: another innovator through MCCMH that fostered intra-ofce coordination to protect the countys mentally ill from exploitative practices of unscrupulous contractors.
way to educate new homeowners about the nuances of maintaining onsite wells and septic elds that resulted in signicantly less pollution leaching to public waterways. For the 20th consecutive year, Macomb County received a Certicate of Achievement in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Ofcers Association (GFOA). Macomb Countys comprehensive nancial report demonstrated a spirit of full disclosure, clearly communicated its nancial story and motivated users to read the report. Information Technology netted three awards in the 2006 Best of Michigan Technology Awards Program. The Demonstrated Leadership in Management award went to director Cyntia Zerkowski for her exceptional leadership in planning, and implementing technology initiatives. A Visionary Award was presented to former Board Chair Nancy White for her support of county technology initiatives. The Best Application for Serving the Public was awarded for the e-mail subscription service. The Michigan Economic Developers Association presented the Best Web Site Marketing award to the Department of Planning and Economic Development (MCPED) for their creation of www. MacombBusiness.com. The Macomb County Farm Bureau recognized MCPED and Michigan State University Extension-Macomb with a Distinguished Service Award for their work to help form and support the Macomb Agricultural Purchase of Development Rights Committee (MAPDRC) . MAPDRC is a collaboration involving Armada, Bruce, Lenox, Ray and Richmond townships to preserve and protect active farmland in the county.
Developing New Funding Sources: an outreach program developed by the Department of Planning & Economic Development (MCPED) and the Parks Commission to encourage the general public to donate money to purchase amenities for the E-mail Subscription Service: awarded Macomb Orchard Trail. to Information Technology for a Farmland Preservation: a joint system that allows residents to sign project by MCPED and Michigan up for updates via e-mail about State University Extension-Macomb county services and events. to preserve important active agricultural land. Macomb Together: shared by the Board of Commissioners, Public Networking for Economic Affairs, Emergency Management, Development: spearheaded by Information Technology and the MCPED to bring economic developers Department of Planning & Economic from various agencies together to Development for a concerted effort that raised more than $250,000 from collaboratively provide service to employees, residents and businesses businesses. to provide relief to survivors of Juvenile Employment Education Hurricane Katrina. Program: developed by the Juvenile Court to provide relevant vocational Youth Mentoring Initiative: led by training, career guidance and Macomb County Community Services community service opportunities for Agency (MCCSA) to train at-risk adjudicated youth. teenagers to be tutors for preschoolers enrolled in Head Start. Jury Room Library Service: implemented by the County Clerks Expansion of a Free Tax Preparation Ofce in collaboration with the Mount Program: another MCCSA award for Clemens Library to deliver requested streamlining the process of providing reading materials for jurors waiting to tax preparation services for lowbe picked for service. income residents through e-ling. Meeting the Medicare Need: A Shared Parenting: developed by department wide effort that helped Macomb County Community Mental 113,000 senior citizens understand Health (MCCMH) to train and and enroll in the newly developed compensate trusted friends to Medicare prescription drug program. provide respite services for families Onsite Sewage System Program: that are caring for adults with created by the Health Department as a developmental disabilities. 2
AWA R D S R EC E I V E D / OT H E R AWA R D S A N D D I S T I N C T I O N S
FINANCE
Macomb County Consistently Rate in the Offers the Lowest Tax Base Region
EDUCATION (LOCAL SCHOOLS, MACOMB INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT, MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE) 56.45%
Macomb County enjoys the highest possible credit rating from both Moodys Investors Service (Aaa) and Standard & Poors (AAA), two of the countrys most prestigious Wall Street rating agencies. Only two other counties in Michigan (of 83) and 34 other counties in the nation (of 3,066) enjoy this distinction. Triple-A rated counties are those with a deep, diverse and growing economy, strong nancial management and a low debt burden in addition to a proven ability to weather all economic cycles by maintaining tight budgetary controls, maintaining sufcient reserves and planning for future contingencies. Achieving the highest possible rating enables Macomb County to borrow needed funds at the absolute lowest rate. In addition, cities, townships, villages and school districts can take advantage of the countys top rating by seeking its guarantee on future borrowing.
FINANCE
With a goal to enhance quality of life and prevent premature institutionalization, Adult Day Service offers respite support for caregivers. A caring team of professionals provides structured activities designed to enhance socialization and mobility as best as possible. Potential participants must be assessed and interviewed for acceptance into the program.
Chore Referral
Connects seniors with individuals who perform household tasks such as housekeeping, cooking, transportation, home maintenance, etc. Interested individuals are responsible for interviewing and checking references before hiring these independent contractors.
Senior Citizen Services offers many options for maintaining a strong quality of life for our seniors.
Counseling Services
Help for individuals, couples, families and groups who wish to learn more about coping with issues related to aging.
Free cards that provide discounts at more than 600 participating elaborate businesses.
This program offers discounts averaging 32 percent on prescription purchases for Macomb County residents age 18-59, for an annual fee of $12.
Resource Advocacy
With a staff that prides itself on keeping abreast on any subject that impacts senior citizens, Senior Citizen Services received more than 24,000 calls for help in 2006, and also provided speakers for many community groups on selected topics.
This program is available to all Macomb County residents and has no age, income or health restrictions. The cost is $69 annually per household and offers savings from 20 to 50 percent on many dental services at participating providers.
Low-income residents without prescription coverage may be eligible for free prescriptions through this national network. In 2006, Macomb County PRN clients saved more than $90,000 in costs.
This free program has saved Macomb County seniors more than $20 million since its inception in 2000. Medicare D subscribers can use the Senior
A free program that provides support, education and recreational activities to grandparents and other relatives
who are raising related children. More than 240 families participated last year.
Loan Closet
Wheelchairs, canes, walkers, crutches and shower chairs are available for loan for up to three months to Macomb County seniors. This program is made possible through donations of equipment. Please call if you are interested in borrowing or donating equipment.
Victim Liaison
Compassionate and knowledgeable assistance is available for seniors who are victims of elder abuse, embezzlement, fraud or other crimes. Please call toll-free for help for yourself or a senior you are concerned about.
Council on Aging
This volunteer-based organization exists to maximize independence and enhance the quality of life for all Macomb County seniors through education, advocacy and outreach. It offers educational speakers, entertainment and information to the seniors of Macomb County.
Free cell phones for seniors that can be used to call for help in emergency situations away from home. Donated phones in working order are always welcome.
S E N I O R C I T I Z E N S E R V I C E S / 24T H A N N UA L O L D E R A M E R I C A N F E S T I VA L
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Your good health is the primary objective of the Macomb County Health Department. Ensuring the physical well-being of county residents is a goal thats been achieved through a number of initiatives in the past year.
Hotline 586-466-7923 Breast/Cervical Cancer Screening 586-412-3384 Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction 586-412-3387 Child Passenger Safety 586-412-3398 Childrens Special Health Care 586-466-6855 Communicable Disease Report & Travel Information 586-783-8190 Community Health Outreach 586-792-8846 (Clinton Township) 586-469-7694 (Mount Clemens) Dental Clinic 586-465-9152 Emergency Preparedness 586-469-2110 Environmental/Water Quality 586-469-5236 Environmental Health: 586-469-5236 (Mount Clemens) 586-465-8030 (Warren) Family Planning 586-469-5491 Food Safety Training 586-469-5236 Health Education 586-412-3399 Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids 586-412-3396 Healthy Kids/MIChild 586-469-5492 Hearing & Vision Screening 586-412-5945 HIV/AIDS Counseling & Testing 586-465-8434 Household Hazardous Waste Collection 586-466-7923 Immunization Clinics: 586-469-5372 (Mount Clemens) 586-466-6800 (St. Clair Shores) 586-465-8537 (Warren) Lake St. Clair Regional Monitoring 586-466-7923 Nursing Services: 586-469-5520 (Mount Clemens) 586-466-6800 (St. Clair Shores) 586-465-8090 (Warren) Nutrition Services 586-412-3396 Public Pool Operators Training 586-469-5236 Safe Sleep/SIDS 586-466-6800 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 586-465-9217 Women, Infants & Children (WIC) 586-469-5471 www.macombcountymi.gov/ publichealth
In 2006, the Health Department continued its intense effort in the ongoing program of vaccinations for both children and adults. That included some 25,000 doses of the inuenza vaccine being given and 52,023 doses of other vaccines to protect children from a wide range of preventable diseases.
training of technicians and facility structural requirements. Establishments will be required to allow department staff to inspect premises in order to obtain an annual operating permit.
Working closely with industry representatives, MCHD has proposed the passage of a regulation that will ensure that body art establishments in Macomb County provide services in a clean and safe environment. The proposed regulation will address issues such as sterilization of work surfaces and instruments, the types of body art that can be performed,
Additional Health Department initiatives included the response to reports of mercury spills, promotion of the Healthy Kids-Healthy Futures nutrition and physical activity program, the training of local agencies on accessing health care for children, and the celebration of National Womens Health Week in May.
Environmental Stewardship
Toxic materials need to be put in their proper place. Thats exactly what the Health Department has done to
nearly 70 tons of toxic materials through the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Collected materials including batteries, waste oil, gasoline, oil-based paint, and pesticides are sent for proper disposal or reclamation. Residents may continue to bring in spent uorescent light tubes and exchange them for a low-mercury, energy-efcient replacements. Also, used oil lters are collected and crushed to remove residual oil, which is then sent for recycling and proper disposal. In addition, residents may now bring in expired, non-controlled
medications and personal care products for proper disposal under this effort.
MCHD continues to receive funds from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to strengthen its ability to respond to bioterrorism, pandemic inuenza and other threats. MCHD staff participates in training and exercises to test response plan components of the National Incident Management System. Response plans were expanded to include pandemic inuenza. Workshops were provided for school staff in
collaboration with the Macomb Intermediate School District. Under the Cities Readiness Initiative, MCHD continues to partner with local municipalities to expand capacity for dispensing medication during a public health emergency. MCHD also trains food service managers to comply with a regulation adopted by the Board of Commissioners to protect the public against food-bourne illness. Under the regulation, every establishment serving food to the public must have at least one manager certied in food service sanitation.
and untreated thereby compromising the safety of our drinking water. The Macomb Water Quality Board worked with Congresswoman Candice Miller to secure a $1 million appropriation that was combined with local, county and state matching funds to establish a $1.8 million drinking water monitoring system. MCHD oversees the project. To date, monitoring equipment has been installed and the process of calibrating the equipment, developing a data management system and training personnel is underway. The system will ofcially begin gathering data in the summer of 2007. Funding for the project expires in September 2008. It is critical that a
Ten communities in Macomb receive their drinking water from Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River. These waters are also the location of a number of sewage treatment plants and industrial facilities on both the U.S. and Canadian sides. Unfortunately, due to outdated infrastructure, equipment malfunctions and human error, spills of sewage, industrial chemicals and other polluting materials occur with increasing frequency. The Super Bowl Spill of February 2004 led to the discovery that approximately 700 other spills have occurred since 1986, most originating in the Chemical Valley near Sarnia Ontario. At the time, most of these spills were unreported
source of ongoing funding is secured as well as the establishment of a more formal management structure. 7
H E A LT H D E PA R T M E N T / M AC O M B C O U N T Y WAT E R Q UA L I T Y B OA R D
ANIMAL SHELTER
The Animal Shelter returns lost pets to their owners, facilitates animal adoptions, and provides care to lost and abandoned animals.
Animal Shelter 586-469-5115
residents on care and control issues that relate to animals. The Animal Shelter also protects livestock, regulates the keeping of domestic animals and licenses dogs. The shelter is located on Dunham Road in Clinton Township and is open every non-holiday Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A pet can offer companionship, responsibility and fun. Visit our shelter and bring home a new family member today!
www.macombcountymi.gov/ Protecting the health and safety of residents is a primary purpose of the Animal Shelter, a mission thats achieved by ensuring the quarantine and testing of animals that have bitten people, and by educating
The facility has a security system designed to promote resident safety and has a designated secure unit with additional security controls for residents who may be at risk for wandering. MTBs administrative management team and staff are committed to the principles outlined in the Quality First membership covenant. The commitment includes special stewardship responsibilities for maintaining continuous quality improvement, public disclosure and accountability, consumer and family rights, workforce excellence, community involvement, ethical practices and nancial integrity. The facility staff and residents are collaboratively working with the Master Gardeners from Michigan State University Extension to promote beautiful courtyard surroundings for the residents, guests and staff.
A mainstay institution since its opening in 1949, Martha T. Berry (MTB) is a 217 bed long-term care facility that is owned and operated by the county especially for residents who require skilled nursing care, short-and long-term rehabilitation and hospice care. The newly renovated facility maintains an occupancy rate of 97 percent and is a bright and cheery place with a professional and compassionate staff. 8
MTB continues to meet the State of Michigans Best Practice Guidelines through incorporation of policies and procedures that promote positive resident outcomes. MTB is committed to achieving excellence in the quality of care provided while promoting quality of life for residents and maintaining trust within the community.
A N I M A L S H E LT E R / M A R T H A T. B E R R Y M E D I C A L C A R E FAC I L I T Y
Anticipating the worst is the job of Macomb Countys Ofce of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC). The OEMC is responsible for planning and coordinating the response to any emergency situation or homeland security threat that may occur in Macomb County.
and local personnel with comprehensive management skills for an all-hazard response approach. This training follows federal guidelines to ensure a consistent nationwide approach to emergency management.
Being prepared to respond to and recover from the effects of all hazards including terrorist threats means having an organization equipped to do so. This includes providing the equipment, training and planning resources necessary to respond to a natural or man-made disaster. Through grant funding provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, OEMC continues to take a proactive approach to dealing with the worst possible scenarios. Last year, OEMC purchased a Mobile Command Post. This moveable unit can be utilized by any jurisdiction in Macomb County as temporary headquarters for special events as well as for emergencies and other specialized response teams including HAZMAT, SWAT, Dive and Rapid Response Teams. The county also conducted a National Incident Management System training to update county
Community Action
OEMC has developed an awardwinning workbook that offers emergency planning guidelines that every homeowner and business owner can use to prepare themselves for any number of disaster events. Copies are available at local police and re stations or by calling OEMC.
Inside, the unit is equipped with technology to effectively manage emergency situations.
Planning Ahead
Every year, the department sponsors training events dealing with incident command, weapons of mass destruction and biological incidents. It hosts full-scale exercises involving the actual movement of emergency personnel and equipment to test the plans. Such exercises help participants identify the strengths and, more importantly, the weaknesses of plans. The best time to gain such knowledge is before an actual event occurs.
and risks in the county and creates projects that would ease the impact of any number of hazards. Under the plan, funds at the federal and state level may be available to cover the costs of an emergency response.
Communications
The installation of a 800 MHz radio system designed to streamline communication among all re, police and EMS rst-responders throughout the county is complete. In fact, the project was up and running six months ahead of schedule and $350,000 under budget a signicant accomplishment! The Macomb County Sheriffs Ofce was the rst to go online and it is expected that all other municipalities will be participating by the end of 2007. 9
The department has upgraded the countys Hazard Mitigation Plan which identies emergency threats
E M E R G E N C Y M A N AG E M E N T & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
MCCMH and the afliated Macomb County Ofce of Substance Abuse (MCOSA) launched new websites that are designed to provide a plethora of information. Visit www.mccmh.net or www.mcosa.net to learn more about available services, consumer rights and access to other information.
Dial 2-1-1
Looking for help dealing with a difcult issue? Interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities? Dial 2-1-1 and get connected to a specially trained operator who can provide information about the type of help that is available as well as ideas for those that would like to get involved in volunteering. This free service (from a land line phone) is available day or night and is an excellent place to start learning more about resources in our community.
In 2006, over 30 people representing MCCMH helped to put a face on mental health needs by attending the rally and meeting with representatives of local legislators ofces.
The Administrative Ofces of MCCMH have moved out of downtown Mount Clemens. The new address is: 22550 Hall Road Clinton Twp., MI 48036 MCCMH provides mental health treatment and support services to adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse issues. In 2006, MCCMH provided an array of services to nearly 10,000 Macomb County residents. 10
C O M M U N I T Y M E N TA L H E A LT H
MCCMH has launched a new program in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Community Health to train mental health consumers to help others. Peer Support Specialists are individuals who have voluntarily agreed to share their journey to independence and wellness as a means of inspiring recovery in others. Working on a oneto-one basis, they work with clients to help them recognize the value of the services available through MCCMH in a highly effective been there, done that model.
is a gathering of mental health consumers, their families, and advocates, on the steps of the Michigan Capitol. The rally was followed by opportunities to meet with local legislators to talk about issues of importance to mental health consumers, and to provide education about mental health issues.
In conjunction with May is Mental Health Month, MCCMH participated in a statewide rally in Lansing last May. Designed to draw attention to the value of public mental health services, Walk a Mile in My Shoes
A grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health is making it possible for MCCMH to assemble a team of mental health specialists to improve access to support services and treatment in non traditional settings. Mental health and substance abuse treatment services will be provided in shelters, on the streets and in other locations where the homeless typically gather. The team will be comprised of professionals trained in integrated treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse conditions, including case managers, medical personnel, and Peer Support Specialists.
A newly created Housing Support Center will provide a central location for adults with mental illness or developmental disabilities to learn about available options for affordable housing. This service, which will also offer information about other options that making independent living possible, is expected to be available by the end of 2007.
treated in residential hospitals, often far from home. SED Childrens Waiver services, being expanded in Macomb County in 2007, offer intense therapeutic support and family services to allow the child at risk for long-term hospitalization to remain at home. Services might include respite care, specialized foster care services, family training, therapeutic camping, wrap around services, community living services, intensive outpatient treatment, medications, and crisis intervention services.
It is not uncommon for persons with mental illness to self medicate by using alcohol or drugs. Historically, treatment systems have focused on the two conditions separately, which usually requires that individuals are substance free before receiving treatment for mental health or without mental health issues to be treated for substance abuse. In 2007, MCCMH will begin Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT) to address both mental health and substance abuse treatment simultaneously by a single treatment team in a common location.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
MCOSA offering help to prevent and treat the trauma of substance abuse
Substance Abuse 586-469-5278 Community Assessment Referral Education (CARE) 586-541-2273 Crisis Center 586-307-9100 www.mcosa.net
As the designated coordinating agency for federally funded substance abuse prevention and treatment services, MCOSA served approximately 8,700 consumers in 2006. MCOSA selects and manages community agencies that provide a spectrum of services to county residents
Many individuals in methadoneassisted treatment lack the necessary resources to address the practical issues that impact their ability to stay in treatment and sustain recovery. In 2006, MCOSA teamed up with Community Assessment, Referral and Education (CARE) to develop a model for case management that will secure additional assistance for dealing with high-risk behaviors, removing barriers to treatment and strengthening a relapse prevention program. Although newly launched, it is expected that the program will help to improve the long term success of methadoneassisted treatment.
Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) for problems associated with abuse or neglect come from homes where substance abuse is an issue. MCOSA, working in collaboration with DHS, has developed an intensive, community based case management program for substance abusing parents who have had children removed from their custody. The goal is to help parents successfully remain in a treatment program and access other resources to sustain recovery and, reunite ultimately the family.
As many as 75 percent of all children who have been removed from the custodial care of their parents by the
Looking for ways to talk to your children about staying clear of harmful substances? Need help in getting clean and sober? Please call CARE for more information about available programs.
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top Each day, residents access the Internet through the librarys computer lab. This free service can help students research homework assignments, assist job seekers in nding employment opportunities or help the perpetually interested satisfy their need to know. left There is something for every age at the Macomb County Library!
In an increasingly informationdependent society, the Macomb County Library promotes the intellectual development of all Macomb County residents.
Macomb County Library 586-286-6660 Reference Center 586-412-5990 www.macombcountylibrary.org Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 586-286-1580 Kids on the Block 586-286-1580 www.libcoop.net/macspe Macomb Literacy Partners 586-286-2750 www.macombliteracy.org
Expanded Services
The library provides reference collection materials related to business, health and government. Other reference materials include career information, foreign language books and English as a second language. Bestselling ction and non-ction books are offered in print and in audio format. Programs to entertain and inform are offered weekly. Past programs have included antiques appraisals, book discussion groups and hands-on programs for youth. Check the website for current events.
Materials for chiildren with learning challenges are also available including visual and audio materials that help to develop reading skills. Even those who arent facing the challenge of a world without perfect sight can gain new insights with the librarys award-winning Kids on the Block puppet performance series which helps children understand social and disability issues such as bullying, gaining sensitivity to multiculturalism, and blindness.
Special Needs
The Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides a wide variety of resources for citizens with visual challenges. The library is prepared to serve residents who have difculty reading standard print. Large print publications, talking books and descriptive videos are available to borrow.
Do you know someone that is unable to read? Would you be willing to volunteer your time and talents to help someone learn? The Macomb Literacy Partners offer free one-onone tutoring for adults and are always looking for volunteers.
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M AC O M B C O U N T Y L I B R A R Y
Sometimes its hard to tell who gets more from the interaction that this program involves the participant or the volunteers?
Michigan Sea Grant 586-466-8700 Housing 586-469-6430 Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) 586-469-6993 Gardening Hotline (M, W, F 9am-4pm) 586-469-5063 www.msue.msu.edu/macomb
Michigan, to develop a communitywide effort to identify and implement foreclosure solutions. MSUE offers nancial management and foreclosure prevention workshops throughout the county. These programs assist individuals and families better cope with and manage difcult nancial situations.
experience has also helped participants increase their selfesteem and condence while nurturing the ability to get along with others. The volunteers that make the program possible report an increased understanding of disabilities and the joy of helping others achieve success makes their efforts extremely worthwhile. Over the past 3 years, over 100 adult and youth volunteers have enthusiastically given more than 1,200 hours of service to this program.
MSUE offers programs, materials and services in many areas. Many of the programs train and utilize volunteers to assist staff in providing outreach to all areas of the county.
The Macomb County 4-H Proud Equestrian Program (PEP) offers a safe environment for youth with disabilities to work with trained volunteers to learn to ride and practice horsemanship skills. All activities are conducted under the supervision of a certied therapeutic riding instructor. PEP is making a difference in the lives of both riders and volunteers. Parents of PEP participants report that the program has promoted noticeable improvements in balance, coordination, and posture. The
Volunteer Opportunities
Home foreclosures have increased dramatically throughout southeast Michigan. MSUE is partnering with other agencies and organizations, including United Way of Southeast
Become a MSUE volunteer and share your talents. Make a difference in Macomb. You too can get involved as a volunteer for MSUE check the website for more information.
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JUVENILE COURT
further compounded in a secure custodial environment. supervision, probation monitoring, substance abuse treatment, rewards, sanctions and regular drug testing.
Newly renovated in 2004, this 80-bed residential facility is licensed by the State to house detained youth as ordered by Macomb County judges.
The program provides intensive casework services to youth and families. Referrals for the program come from parents, schools, police agencies and the court. The goals of the program are to help young people avoid ofcial court involvement, assist families in crisis, refer families to appropriate services and divert youth from detention. Participation in the program is voluntary and usually stems from offenses ranging from incorrigibility to truancy and other rst-time delinquency matters.
Therapeutic Programs
Specialized residential treatment services provide therapeutic guidance for Macomb County youth with a history of drug abuse, sexual offenses, and major delinquency. Each program is operated in conjunction with the Juvenile Court to keep the youth connected to their family and community services while treatment is being provided.
While in placement, youths are educated through LAnse Creuse Public Schools during the day. In the evening, staff-lead programs are designed to enhance life skills and include employability training, anger management, 4-H classes and an exploration of vocational paths and positive leisure-time activities. A dedicated psychologist also provides counseling to youth with mental health challenges that can be
In 1999, the Circuit Court received a federal grant to create the Macomb County Juvenile Drug Court to respond to the needs of substanceabusing juvenile offenders between the ages of 13 and 17. The mission of the program is to empower courtinvolved youth and their families to restore abstinence, maintain sobriety and reduce recidivism. Success involves the entire family and is achieved through intense judicial
J U V E N I L E C O U R T / C O M M U N I T Y C O R R EC T I O N S
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The 26-member Macomb County Board of Commissioners serves as the legislative, administrative and policy-making body for Macomb County.
Board of Commissioners 586-469-5125 www.macombcountymi.gov
Other duties include: policies and procedures Setting that provide for the health, safety
organizations. During 2006, nearly $56,400 was collected to share with worthy causes in the county. Your board is honored to serve you and welcomes your participation in government. Your questions and comments are always welcome and appreciated. 2007 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING DATES
Elected to serve a two-year term, each commissioner represents a specic district a geographic area of nearly equal population. Ofcers are elected from within. One of the primary responsibilities of the Board of Commissioners is to adopt and monitor the county budget. For 2007, the overall operating budget totals more than $476 million. Board members ensure that funds are spent responsibly, that a balanced budget is maintained, and that bills are paid in a timely fashion.
The Board of Commissioners also provide direction to county departments in developing and evaluating county services and programs. This is accomplished through nine standing committees: Budget, Community Services, Finance, Health Services, Justice & Public Safety, Legislative & Administration Services, Operational Services, Personnel, Planning & Economic Development, and Senior Citizen Services. Business conducted during committee meetings is formally voted upon at full board meetings. The Board of Commissioners appreciates the nearly 2,700 fulland part-time county employees that strive to ensure that high quality county programs and services are available for residents. Each Friday, the board allows employees to dress casually for a donation of $1. Funds are collected and distributed to local charities and
MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE For committee meeting dates and times, call 586-469-5125 or visit www.macombcountymi.gov
B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
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Joan Flynn District 6 Sterling Heights & Warrren home: 586-774-2689 fax: 586-774-3882 ynn128@comcast.net
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Marvin E. Sauger District 2 Center Line, Warren home: 586-759-5947 cell: 313-505-6501
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Phillip A. DiMaria District 3 Eastpointe home: 586-779-6604 fax: 586-779-6604 cell: 586-306-3313 commishd3@aol.com
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Jonathan M. Switalski District 4 Warren home: 586-939-1704 jon.switalski@ macombcountymi.gov Robert Mijac District 9 Sterling Heights home: 586-979-5696 rmijac@comcast.net
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Philis DeSaele District 10 Sterling Heights & Utica home: 586-254-1284 fax: 586-254-1284 desaele@ wideopenwest.com
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Paul R. Gieleghem District 19 Clinton Township home: 586-954-4815 fax: 586-469-5993 paul.gieleghem@ macombcountymi.gov
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Don Brown District 13 Bruce Township, Romeo, Shelby & Washington Townships home: 586-786-9806 fax: 586-469-5993 don.brown@ macombcountymi.gov Brian A. Brdak District 14 Chestereld, Lenox, New Baltimore, New Haven & City of Richmond home: 586-716-2199 brian.brdak@ macombcountymi.gov
Kathy Tocco District 20 Clinton Township & Fraser home: 586-293-0834 kathy.tocco@ macombcountymi.gov
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Betty Slinde District 22 Eastpointe, Roseville & Warren home: 586-775-0347 betty.slinde@ macombcountymi.gov
NEW BALTIMORE
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP
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Keith Rengert District 15 Armada Township/Village, Macomb, Ray, & Richmond Townships, & Memphis home: 586-727-4663 cell: 586-876-4663 krengert@comcast.net Carey Torrice District 16 Clinton Township home: 586-285-5000 carey@careytorrice.com
Sarah Roberts District 24 St. Clair Shores cell: 586-909-6820 sarah.roberts@ macombcountymi.gov
CLEMENS
HARRISON TOWNSHIP
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Ed Bruley District 17 Clinton Township & Mount Clemens home: 586-465-4252 ed.bruley@macombcounty mi.gov
Kathy Vosburg District 25 Chestereld Township home: 586-949-3810 fax: 586-949-9403 kathy.vosburg@ macombcountymi.gov
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LAKE TOWNSHIP
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DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
Visit the countys home page www.macombcountymi.gov for a direct link to each departments Web site,
Animal Shelter 586-469-5115 21417 Dunham Road, Clinton Township Board of Commissioners 586-469-5125 1 S. Main St., 9th Floor, Mount Clemens Circuit Court 586-469-5351 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens Community Mental Health 586-948-0222 22550 Hall Road, Clinton Township Community Services Agency 586-469-6999 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township County Clerk/Register of Deeds 586-469-5120 40 N. Main St., 1st Floor, Mount Clemens Emergency Management 586-469-5270 10 N. Main St., 1st Floor, Mount Clemens Emergency Medical Services 586-469-5168 43525 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens Equalization 586-469-5260 10 N. Main St., 3rd Floor, Mount Clemens Freedom Hill County Park 586-979-7010 15000 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights Friend of the Court 586-469-5160 40 N. Main St., 6th Floor, Mount Clemens 24-Hour Case Info Access: 586-469-7618 Head Start 586-469-5215 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township Health Department 586-469-5235 43525 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens Human Resources 586-469-5280 10 N. Main St., 4th Floor, Mount Clemens Juvenile Court 586-469-5195 380 N. Rose St., Mount Clemens Library 586-286-6660 16480 Hall Road, Clinton Township Macomb Food Program 21885 Dunham Rd., Clinton Township 586-469-6004 Martha T. Berry Medical Facility 586-469-5265 46533 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens Michigan Department of Human Services 586-469-7700 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township Michigan State University Extension 586-469-5180 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township Michigan Works! 586-469-5220 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township Parks & Recreation 586-979-7010 15000 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Hts. Planning & Economic Development 586-469-5285 1 S. Main St., 7th Floor, Mount Clemens Probate Court 586-469-5290 21850 Dunham Road, Mount Clemens Probation - Circuit Court 586-469-5330 32 Market St., Mount Clemens Probation - District Court 586-469-6139 32 Market St., Mount Clemens Prosecuting Attorney 586-469-5350 1 S. Main St., 3rd Floor, Mount Clemens Public Works 586-469-5325 115 S. Groesbeck Highway, Mount Clemens Road Commission of Macomb County 586-463-8671 117 S. Groesbeck Hwy., Mount Clemens Problems - call toll free 1-800-462-1474 Senior Citizens Center 586-469-6313 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township Sheriffs Office 586-469-5151 43565 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens Small Business & Technology Development Center 586-469-5118 1 S. Main St., 7th Floor, Mount Clemens Treasurer 586-469-5190 1 S. Main St., 2nd Floor, Mount Clemens Veterans Services 586-469-5315 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township
HUMAN RESOURCES The County of Macomb is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Macomb County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, height, weight, national origin, or disability. Up-to-date information about available employment opportunities including fulltime, part-time and contingent positions is available at the departments Web site. Visit www.macombcountymi.gov/ humanresources to learn more about the application procedure.
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D I R EC TO R Y O F S E R V I C E S
GET INVOLVED
Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to sleep with a mosquito in the room.
Christie Todd Whitman
www.macombcountymi.gov/ volunteer
Activity Assistant
Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility has many openings for people interested in helping out with activities, delivering meals or helping with clerical duties. Call 586-4695614
Special Projects
Meals on Wheels
Drivers are needed to deliver meals to homebound senior citizens at least two times per month in areas close to home throughout Macomb County. A route takes approximately 1 hours to complete. Orientation is provided as well as mileage reimbursement. Please call 586-469-5228
There are numerous one-time only projects that might be especially appropriate for youth groups to get involved with including adopt-a-family for the holidays, collecting teddy bears to be given to children in times of crisis or graduation gifts for children in foster care. To learn more about these and many other volunteer opportunities, please visit www.macombcountymi.gov/ volunteer
Youth Mentor
Feeling like you could do more to help others in our community? Various Macomb County departments need volunteers to help make a positive difference.
Adults are needed to provide guidance and friendship for youth in need of a positive inuence. A minimum commitment of 2-4 hours per week for six months is required. Mentors are carefully screened and
From help completing applications for federal benets to providing counseling to veterans and their families or assisting the families of deceased veterans with burial benets, this ofce stands ready to help.
Those who served need to be aware that two new disabilities are now being associated with exposure to Agent Orange: Diabetes Type II and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). If you or loved one has been diagnosed and served in Vietnam, please get in touch for information about potential benets offered through the U.S. Veterans Administration. The Macomb County Board of Commissioners also provides memorial ag cases for presentation to the families of veterans who passed after January 1, 2004.
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This valuable service helps with home maintenance and minor repairs, as well as snow removal and grass cutting. Available to Macomb County residents age 60 years or older who meet eligibility guidelines, the service helps seniors remain independent and in their own homes.
Dining Senior Style provides an opportunity for seniors to enjoy a nutritious lunchtime meal with others.
This is a one-time benet for residents who are frail or disabled and at least 60 years old. Under the program, devices installed may include bathtub grab bars, bathtub chairs and handrails as well as a limited number of handicap ramps that are available on a short-term basis for a small cost-sharing fee. The ramps give people the freedom to enter and exit their homes with ease. When the ramps are no longer needed, they are removed.
For preschoolers, Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that serves 850 to 1,000 preschoolers each year. The program provides quality school readiness services and supports healthy development for low-income children. Head Start accepts applications year round. Call for details.
This umbrella program helps seniors meet their nutritional and social needs. Meals-On-Wheels is designed for homebound seniors unable to prepare meals for themselves due to physical or mental impairment. Prescreened volunteers make the deliveries on a Monday through Friday basis including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Call for details on the program, including opportunities to volunteer. Also included in the Nutrition Program is the provision of Liquid Supplement Meals, an initiative that helps those who are at risk of malnutrition.
This is a four-week condensed vocational opportunity that trains adults for careers in driving. Successful students receive a CDL-B license for operating a truck or bus.
North Action Center 58114 Gratiot Ave., New Haven (between 26 and 27 Mile Roads) 586-749-5146 Central Action Center 18 Market Street, Mount Clemens 586-469-6964 South Action Center 22856 Ryan Road Warren (9 Mile and Ryan Roads) 586-759-9150
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M AC O M B C O U N T Y C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S AG E N C Y
Homelessness/Continuum of Care
Established as a means for ending homelessness in Macomb County, the Continuum of Care ensures that a progressive set of supports are in place to help stabilize the lives of the homeless and those in danger of becoming homeless.
Home Preservation/Energy
This division of MCCSA works to help eligible families and individuals stay warm and safe in their homes. Whole house audits and the installation of energy-efcient measures can save up to 30 percent on heat and utility bills, making the property more affordable to the owner. Landlords and renters may also participate in the program.
Individual Development Account (IDA) Program and American Dream Downpayment Program
Eligible families are able to participate in these programs which provide the knowledge and means to purchase their rst home. By participating in a number of required educational programs and establishing a special savings account, matching funds are provided that can be used to cover downpayment and closing costs.
Every year this program helps feed thousands of Macomb County residents who are in crisis. A network of 53 neighborhood food pantries provides emergency food boxes to those in need. The program relies on the combined efforts of many organizations and individuals who donate time, money and food to help others.
Transportation Division
This division helps eligible Macomb County residents who need rides to essential medical appointments, or other specic locations. The vehicles are equipped with hydraulic lifts to help the frail or handicapped.
top A friendly driver helps to transport eligible residents. bottom Volunteers for Meals on Wheels deliver about 7,400 meals a week to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare food independently. In 2006, more than 366,700 meals were served.
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Macomb County is very fortunate to have three spectacular parks within the county for other outdoor adventures: Metro Beach, Stony Creek and Wolcott Mill.
Freedom Hill County Park, located on Metropolitan Parkway just east of Schoenherr, offers a wide range of programs for all ages.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 21-28 Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall June 16 HarleyFest June 22, 23, 24 SummerFest July 4 County Fireworks/Veterans Picnic July 13, 14, 15 Polish Festival July 20, 21, 22 Italian Festival July 28 Pet a Palooza Sept. 9 Battle of the Brits Car Show Sept. 21, 22, 23 St. Raymond Apple Harvest Festival Sept. 29 Lupus Walk Fund Raiser Visit the web site for an up-todate listing.
This hiker and biker paradise is a 24mile linear park that benets residents and also helps to attract visitors to the county. Macomb Orchard Trail was designed to be a part of a larger network of trails that will make it possible for users to connect by foot or pedal to places throughout the region.
MOT Sponsorships
Along the trail, there are places to stop and enjoy nature. Dedicated in 2005, Ross Memorial Park is a twoacre area that offers picnic tables and a covered pavilion near West Road in Washington Township. This pocket park was made possible by a generous donation by Janice Ross in tribute to her parents who operated a 300-acre dairy farm nearby. Residents and businesses can get involved in supporting other
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PA R K S & R EC R E AT I O N
MICHIGAN WORKS!
The three Michigan Works! service centers in Macomb County join the more than 100 such locations throughout the state, all of which offer job seekers and the business community a number of quality, customer-friendly services.
Roseville Michigan Works! Service Center 15950 12 Mile Road 586-447-9200 Clinton Township Michigan Works! Service Center 43630 Hayes Road 586-263-1501 Mount Clemens Michigan Works! Service Center 75 N. River Road 586-469-7702 Toll free: 1-800-285-WORKS www.michworks.org
Job seekers ranging from entry level to professionals looking for a job or better job, can:
Take advantage of assessment and Post a resume in the Michigan Talent career counseling services. Bank (www.michworks.org), a labor exchange system that helps job seekers market their skills and abilities, as well as permitting them to review thousands of job openings posted by employers.
employment opportunities, review resumes and contact job seekers who have entered resumes in the system.
preparation, interviewing skills, job search techniques, budgeting and money management, and other related topics.
Access information on the Americans with Disabilities Act, tax credit programs and veteran hiring information. Use the Small Business Resource Center, located at the Clinton
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Economic Development
Recognizing that a strong economy is critical, This group works to retain, expand and attract businesses of all sizes. Free and condential assistance for business plan development, marketing strategies, nancial analyses, access to capital, site selection and assistance in securing tax exemption and investment incentives.
purchasing locally grown products will help to keep Macomb County farms protable.
Macomb Countys Department of Planning and Economic Development (MCPED) has the distinct pleasure of working with residents, businesses of all types, other county departments, local governments and nonprot agencies throughout the county on projects that affect the way residents live and work. The department has four separate program areas:
Assisted in the completion of three Developed new business attraction Watershed Management Plans for tools, including the award-winning www.MacombBusiness.com website which is currently averaging 4,000 hits per month. New brochures are currently prominently displayed at Metro Airport and were featured in a special insert for Crains Detroit Business during Super Bowl Week. Macomb, a private/public partnership that involves nearly 100 leaders in business, education, healthcare and government working together to enhance economic activity in the county. portions of the Red Run Drain, Clinton River and Lake St. Clair as part of an effort to improve water quality throughout southeast Michigan.
million in new investments, create 1,622 new jobs and retain 1,434 existing jobs.
Community Development
Oversees more than $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments Community Development Block Grant Program.
Historical Commission in securing hosting rights for the Historic Society of Michigans Fall Conference a rst-ever for Macomb County.
Planning
Consortium, with Clinton Township, Roseville and Sterling Heights as a means of accelerating home buying opportunities for low- to moderateincome residents. This partnership increased grant funding from $750,000 in 2005 to more than $1.4 million in 2006.
Works in partnership with others to assist local communities to become more attractive for existing and new businesses. Projects range from downtown and corridor improvements to assistance in developing projects that enhance quality of life.
Using the latest in mapping technology, GIS maintains data on all property, roads and natural features in the County. GIS provides visual tools and detailed analyses to support the workow of many departments and decisions of county policy makers. GIS offers property tax maps and aerial photography products for purchase by the public. The Graphic Design Studio provides pre-press design, layout and publishing services for county departments and agencies.
Department of Agriculture to boost the marketing efforts of the www. MountClemensFarmersMarket. com. Promoting the importance of
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Housing Rehabilitation
materials to aid in investigations for the Sheriff and Prosecutors ofces. countys E911 system with more than 10,000 address changes.
A Housing Rehabilitation program provides deferred, zero interest loans to eligible homeowners for needed repairs of up to $20,000. Placed as a lien on the property, the loans are typically repaid upon title change. Many home repairs are possible including heating and electrical, plumbing and septic systems, roong as well as energy efciency improvements such as new windows or siding. Eligible households are those that meet specic income guidelines, live in a home they own and are current with all property taxes and homeowners insurance. For example, a family of four that earns less than $55,000 annually would qualify.
Since 1983, more than 1,200 homeowners have received assistance through the program. In 2006, 50 families made needed improvements to their homes with deferred loans through the Housing Rehabilitation program.
SMALL BUSINESS
Macomb County Small Business & Technology Development Center 586-469-5118 www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/region10
Whether you are looking to start a business, purchase an existing establishment or expand your operation, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is equipped to assess the situation, identify options, and provide tools for making solid business decisions. Housed within the Department of Planning & Economic Development, the center is helping businesses grow and achieve their goals. Through professional assistance provided at no charge, entrepreneurs have access to training, research, and a variety of workshops and programs. Condential and free one-
Small Business of the Year award winner George Gjokaj, owner of Primary Insurance Agency Group, LLC in Sterling Heights, pictured with SBTDC business counselor Pamela Valentik.
on-one business counseling is also available from certied business consultants. SBTDC Business Counselors worked
with 642 clients for a total of 5,463 hours, answered some 5,815 calls for information and held 62 training events for 1,394 participants.
P L A N N I N G & EC O N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T / S M A L L B U S I N E S S A N D T EC H N O LO GY D E V E LO P M E N T C E N T E R
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Fax-on-Demand
If you need a form you can get it immediately on your fax machine by calling 888-99-CLERK. The service even works nights and weekends when the Clerks Ofce is closed!
One-Day/One-Trial
As the countys official Keeper of Records, the Clerk/Register of Deeds provides the most technologically advanced access to information in the state.
Clerks Office 40 N. Main St., 1st Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 586-469-5120 Register of Deeds 10 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 586-469-5175 Email Clerksoffice@macombcountymi. gov Website www.macombcountymi.gov/ clerksoffice Fax-on-demand 1-888-99-CLERK (1-888-992-5375)
Chief Judge Anthony Viviano and Clerk Carmella Sabaugh reduced jury duty from one week to just one day or one trial, whichever is shorter. Jurors may also get a free bus ride to the courthouse.
Mobile Office
Several times per year the County Clerk takes her ofce on the road to provide local service for those who cannot drive to Mount Clemens.
Overnight Delivery
If you need a copy of a vital record in a hurry, the clerk provides overnight delivery service for birth certicate requests and other vital records. You can even request your records on the clerks website.
All court documents may now be led by fax. This lets the County Clerk staff spend more time at the counter with those who need personal assistance, while allowing those familiar with the process to le quickly and efciently.
Businesses Online
Entrepreneurs starting a business can nd out if the business name they want is already in use. Assumed name business registrations are now on the clerks website.
A new law requires the clerk to run school elections in communities where the local clerk declines to do so. This year the clerk let students learn and earn by teaching more students to be ofcial election inspectors than have ever served in the county.
Office Responsibilities
The clerk issues birth and death certicates, marriage licenses, business registrations, military discharge records, concealed weapon permits and keeps real estate records. The clerk also keeps records for the Circuit Court, Board of Commissioners, Election Commission, Board of Canvassers, Plat Board, Civil Service Commission, Jury Commission, Concealed Weapons and Licensing Board.
When researching your family tree you can nd a complete index of Macomb County death records on Clerk Carmella Sabaughs website.
Evening Hours
The Clerks Ofce is now open Wednesday evenings until 7 p.m. Normal hours are 8 am 5 pm. (The clerks court section closes daily at 4:30 pm.)
The County Clerk was commended by a Lansing campaign nance watchdog group for putting county and local campaign statements on the Internet.
Absentee voters can track their ballot status online and conrm they are received in time to be counted.
Public Circuit Court case information is now available on the Clerks website.
Jurors may now use the Internet to check in with work or family thanks to free wireless Internet service provided in the Jury Room.
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PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
County. The ofce provides a host of initiatives to ease the impact and suffering of victims and reduce criminal activity. fraud and business-related crimes. The consumer fraud division also secures nancial restitution for victims.
Protecting Victims
Eric Smith
The Prosecuting Attorney is the top law enforcement officer in Macomb County and proudly serves and protects all who live and work in the county.
Prosecutors Office 586-469-5350 www.macombcountymi.gov/ prosecutorsoffice The Bad Check Restitution Team 586-469-7336 The Child Support Division 586-469-7332 The Consumer Fraud Division 586-469-7314 The Internet Crimes Division 586-469-7303 The Senior Crimes Unit 586-469-7276 The Victims Rights Unit 586-469-5675
The Victims Rights Unit assists victims and witnesses of crimes and helps them to understand the sometimes overwhelming complexity of the criminal justice system. Specially trained victim-witness agents provide guidance and counseling to those affected by crimes or called upon to testify in court.
Protecting Merchants
Business owners in Macomb County know too well the cost and frustration caused by no-account and insufcient funds checks. The Bad Check Restitution Team brings rsttime bad check writers to justice and gets restitution to the merchant for the full amount of the negotiable instrument.
Protecting Seniors
The Senior Crimes Unit or SCAMS (Stop Crimes Against Macomb Seniors) coordinates the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving victims 65 and older. A single assistant prosecutor handles the case from beginning to end, simplifying the process for seniors. Victim-witness agents specializing in senior concerns also help ease the fright and confusion which often accompany these crimes.
The Water Quality Unit prosecutes those who pollute our water and corrupt our shoreline. It also serves as a reference resource for builders and consumers who have concerns regarding environmental compliance issues. The water team works to keep our community the most beautiful in Michigan.
Protecting Families
The Prosecuting Attorney is a sworn, impartial arbiter responsible for criminal prosecution of those who violate state criminal laws. The prosecutor represents the people of the State of Michigan in criminal matters before the District and Circuit courts, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. The mission of the Ofce of the Prosecuting Attorney is to punish criminal behavior and protect the lives and livelihoods of those who live or are employed in Macomb
Working with the Sheriffs Macomb Area Computer Enforcement Team, (COMET) the Internet Crimes Division tracks down and punishes those who use computer technology to steal nancial identities and set up Internet scams. The I.C. Division also targets criminals who use the computer to solicit and molest children.
Raising children presents a nancial challenge for any household. The Child Support Division establishes support orders on behalf of children and coordinates the registration in Michigan of existing out-of-state child support judgments. This division also establishes paternity for child support purposes.
Protecting Consumers
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Anthony V. Marrocco
Public Works maintains quality of life for county residents by keeping our water clean.
Public Works 586-469-5325 www.macombcountymi.gov/ publicworks
Macomb County Public Works Commissioner (center) digs the first shovel full of dirt at the ground breaking of the first two phases of the $53 million North Gratiot Interceptor in New Haven, Chesterfield and Lenox Townships. Also shown, from the left, are Steve Mancini of Ric-Man Construction, Lenox Township Supervisor John Gardner, New Haven Mayor Pro Tem Deborah Mack and Dave Lakin of Spalding DeDecker Associates.
The Public Works Commissioner operates and maintains 750 storm drains and manages the Macomb County Wastewater Disposal District, an agency that provides sewer service for 11 communities and 400,000 residents. Public Works also oversees the Chapaton and Martin retention basins in St. Clair Shores, two ood control facilities that can handle --and treat --- 36 million gallons of combined ow during rain events. They also oversee compliance of the States Soil Erosion Control Act. This entails policing construction of residential subdivisions and commercial buildings to make sure soil is not leaving the sites and causing sedimentation and pollution in our waterways. The ofce also scrutinizes new subdivision plats to assure that proper drainage is provided.
The Public Works Commissioner conducts an environmental education program for Macomb County youngsters that teaches the importance of protecting and preserving our natural resources. An Illicit Discharge Elimination Program investigates and eradicates sources of water pollution in county drains.
construction of a three-million gallon canal at the Chapaton Retention Basin to help hold back overows and implementation of a state-of-theart computer monitoring and control system for Chapaton, Martin and eight pump stations. Relief also came for residents living along two county drains in Fraser, Clinton and Shelby townships. An extensive clean out, costing $177,000, was completed in the Harrington Drain in Fraser and Clinton Township through the clearing of three massive bottlenecks. In Shelby Township, a project totaling $192,000 helped to clear nearly a mile of the Decker Drain of phragmite, an invasive aquatic weed, and piles of man-made debris.
2006 Achievements
The Macomb County Public Works Ofce started construction on the rst two phases of the massive $53 million North Gratiot Interceptor that will provide much needed sewer capacity for New Haven, Lenox and Chestereld townships. A six-year $80 million pollution abatement program in St. Clair Shores, Roseville and Eastpointe drew to a close. Called the Lake St. Clair Clean Water Initiative, the project entailed sewer separation in the three communities, construction of new sanitary lines in St. Clair Shores, upgrading pump stations,
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SHERIFFS OFFICE
Community Involvement
As a key participant in several law enforcement coalitions throughout the county, the Sheriffs Ofce identies and apprehends child predators, those that commit online fraud, perpetrators of auto theft and insurance fraud and is actively involved in criminal surveillance, narcotics investigation and hotel/ motel narcotics interdiction. Specialized units include the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the Marine Patrol on Lake St. Clair and a K-9 Unit that aids in nding people, detecting explosives, and snifng out narcotics.
Mark Hackel
While law enforcement in any jurisdiction presents a unique set of challenges, the Macomb County Sheriffs Office is responding in ways that instill pride among all its citizens.
Macomb County Sheriffs Office 586-469-5151 www.macombsheriff.com
Public Safety
Citizen Involvement
The Macomb County Sheriffs Ofce provides road patrol services to the City of Mount Clemens and the townships of Armada, Bruce, Lenox, Harrison, Macomb, Richmond, Ray, and Washington.
The Sheriffs Ofce provides secure transportation services for detained defendants from the point of arraignment to all circuit and district courts and the Juvenile Justice Center. Other services include trafc enforcement, evidence technician, polygraph and criminal investigation work that is offered not only for the eight townships under contract but for public safety departments throughout the county. It also provides school resource deputies, dispatch services for re and EMS and motor carrier assistance for the Road Commission of Macomb County.
The Macomb County Sheriffs Reserves a force of volunteers that serve in seven distinct divisions helps to connect interested citizens with important auxiliary duties. These include Aviation, All-Terrain Vehicles, Bicycle Patrol, Computer and Cyber Crimes, Marine Safety, Mounted Unit (horseback) and Motor Unit (motorcycle). All equipment used - including aircraft - is provided by the volunteers who have given more than 24,000 hours of service to the community, at a savings of at least $1.3 million dollars.
The countys Criminal Justice Reform Committee continued to address the overcrowding issue at the jail through procedural changes that reduce duplication, share information and more efciently process defendants through the system. In addition, a temporary effort to reduce overcrowding conditions in the Macomb County Jail was instituted last year with the development of a
Keeping you safe by land or sea with a new marine safety boat, a new Mobile Command Center and a new 911 Dispatch Center.
SHERIFFS OFFICE
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TREASURER
Land File
This department manages the records of 363,389 individual real estate parcels, including legal descriptions, taxpayer names and addresses, and delinquent tax information. A drafting section updates and maintains the accuracy of all property line drawings by plotting new subdivisions, acreage divisions and consolidation of lots. taxpayers and companies that require detailed information.
Ted Wahby
The Macomb County Treasurers Office provides finance-related services to county residents.
Treasurer 586-469-5194 www.macombcountymi.gov/ treasurer Delinquent Personal Property Taxes 586-469-5446 Land File Division
586-469-5312
Staff members collect delinquent taxes on behalf of 22 communities in Macomb County. They are also responsible for visiting properties prior to foreclosure and working with property owners to identify potential sources of assistance and developing plans to help them meet their obligations.
As the only county Treasurers Ofce in Michigan to receive a National Association of Counties (NACo) award, the Macomb County Treasurer provides valuable nancial services to all county residents.
Internet Access
For the past several months the Treasurers Ofce has been working on a project to provide internet access to the countys real property tax data base. The project has been successfully completed and as of March 2007 is now available for public use at no cost. This was accomplished by using existing resources to develop the program. Working primarily with the Department of Planning & Economic Development, delinquent tax and legal description data is contained within the countys Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Contracting this service with an outside vendor would have cost the county $30,000 per year. The increased accessibility to information provides a value to
As the investment ofcer for county funds, the treasurer ensures taxpayers are getting the highest yield for their tax dollars at the lowest amount of risk by using sound banking and investment practices.
Public Sector
This section is responsible for certifying taxes and legal descriptions for deeds and land contracts and also assists taxpayers when they pay delinquent property taxes.
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The Drug Court continues to be a win-win program for taxpayers and non-violent persons involved in the justice system due to drug or alcohol addictions. It is an alternative to incarceration that offers intensive treatment and supervision. The program has avoided over 45,000 jail and/or prison days at an estimated cost $73 per day for incarceration. Those eligible and willing to participate in the program commit to 15 to 21 months of involvement. Those that are able, repay the court for fees and the cost of drug testing. Others become employed and begin to contribute to the community. More than 80 percent of graduates have not reappeared before the court on subsequent charges.
Juvenile Division
In 2006, the Court reorganized its juvenile probation ofce by forming an Intake Unit which conducts investigations of all juveniles brought before the Court on petition. Specialized Intake Probation Ofcers are better able to review the circumstances of each youth, design an individualized plan and specic accomplishments. They can then concentrate on helping youth achieve these goals and address the conditions and issues that have contributed to the offending behavior.
The Court intends to achieve a substantial increase in the proportion of petitioned juveniles who avoid all future criminal involvement either as juveniles or as adults. www.macombcountymi.gov/ circuitcourt
Probate Court
Macomb County Probate Court has established several programs to assist residents. The courts unique Minor Guardianship Department centers on a court program that assists children in need of placement with third-party guardians for a variety of reasons, such as parental death,
incarceration, unsuitability or disability. The Guardianship/ Conservatorship Mediation Service is offered in collaboration with the Macomb Resolution Center. The program offers a non-court setting to help parties with issues related to the care of adults and minors. The mediation process assists the parties to identify issues and to cooperatively agree to solutions without court intervention. www.macombcountymi.gov/ probatecourt
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INDEX
Animal Shelter, 8 Awards of Distinction, 2 Assistance for Businesses Americans with Disabilities Act, 23 Bad Check Restitution Team, 27 Business Attraction and Retention, 24 Business Names Online, 26 Commercial Drivers License Program, 20 Employee Recruitment, 23 Food Safety Training, 7 GIS Technology, 24 Michigan Works!, 23 Small Business & Technology Development Center, 25 Small Business Basic Seminars, 25 Assistance for Residents 211 Information Service, 10 911 Emergency Cell Phones, 5 Absentee Ballot Tracking, 26 Adult Day Services, 4 Adult Drug Court, 31 Age 18-59 Discount Prescription Program, 4 Alternative Dispute Resolution, 31 Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training, 20 Community Action Centers, 20 Community Mental Health, 10-11 Consumer Fraud Division, 27 Court Information, 26 Death Records, 26 Directory of Services, 18 Emergency Preparedness, 9 Employment Assistance, 23 Expired Medication Disposal, 7 Foreclosure Prevention, 13 Freedom Hill Calendar of Events, 22 Health Department Hotline, 6 Home Injury Control Program, 20 Home Ownership, Down Payment Assistance, 21 Home Improvement, 25 Home Preservation/Energy, 21 Homeless Outreach, 10, 21 Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 6-7 Internet Security, 27 Library for the Blind & Physically Disabled, 12 Macomb County Jail, 29 Macomb County Library, 12 Macomb Literacy Partners, 12 Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility, 8 Michigan State University Extension, 13 Michigan Works!, 23 Parks & Recreation, 22 Personal Property Tax Collection Program, 30 Probate Court, 31 Respite Services for Children with Emotional or Developmental Difficulties, 11 Substance Abuse Treatment, 11 Support Groups (caring for elders), 4 Transportation (special needs), 21 Vaccinations, 6 Veterans Services, 19 Victims Rights Unit, 27 Volunteering 13,19 Women, Infants and Children (WIC), 6 Assistance for Local Municipalities Emergency Preparedness, 9 Bond /Credit Rating, 3 Community Development Block Grant, 24 Delinquent Personal Property Tax Collection, 30 Health Department Hotline, 6 Illicit Discharge Elimination Program, 28 Macomb Orchard Trail, 22 Sheriffs Office, 29 Board of Commissioners, Budget, 3 District Map, 16-17 Duties and Meetings, 15 Employee Casual Days, 15 Finance, 3 Fiscal Responsibility, 3 Meet Your Commissioners, 16-17 Message from the Board, inside cover Children, services/programs for Child Passenger Safety, 6 Child Support, 27 Childrens Special Health Care Services, 6 Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, 31 Delinquency Prevention, 14 Environmental Education, 28 Grandparents Rearing Grandchildren, 5 Head Start, 20 Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures, 6 Healthy Kids/MI Child, 6 Hearing & Vision Screening, 6 Immunization Clinics, 6 Juvenile Drug Court Program, 14 Juvenile Justice Center, 14 Kids on the Block, 12 Library for the Blind & Physically Disabled, 14 Michigan State University Extension, 13 Minor Guardianship, 31 Parks & Recreation, 22 Respite Services for Adults with Emotional or Developmental Difficulty, 11 Safe Sleep, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, 6 Therapeutic Horse Riding, 13 Victims Rights Unit, 27 Women, Infants and Children (WIC), 6 Youth Mentors, 19 County Clerk/Register of Deeds, 26 Courts, 31 Environmental Health/Stewardship Clean Water Initiative, 28 Drinking Water Project, 7 Environmental Education, 28 Expired Medication Disposal, 6-7 Fluorescent Light Tube Exchange, 6-7 Home Energy Preservation, 21 Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 6 Illicit Discharge Elimination Program, 28 Prosecuting Attorney, 27 Swimming Pool Operator Training, 6 Water Quality Board, 7 Health Age 18-59 Discount Prescription Program, 4 Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, 6 Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reductions, 6 Communicable Disease Reporting, 6 Dental Discount Program, 4 Directory of Services, 6 Education, 6 Emergency Response to Bioterrism/ Pandemic Influenza, 7 Hearing & Vision Screening, 6 HIV/AIDS Counseling & Testing, 6 Immunization Clinics, 6 Macomb Food Program, 21 Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility, 8 Mental Health, 10-11 Nursing Services, 6 Parks & Recreation, 22 Regulating Body Art Establishments, 6 Substance Abuse Treatment, 11 Veterans Services, 19 Women, Infants and Children (WIC), 6 Mental Health Methadone Case Management, 11 Home-based Services for Children with SED, 11 Homeless Outreach, 10, 21 Housing Supports, 11 Portable Supports, 10 Recovery Enhancement, 11 Substance Abuse Treatment, 11 Walk a Mile Rally, 10 Senior Citizens, services/programs for, 911 Cell Phones, 4 Adult Day Care, 4 Chore Service, 5 Counseling, 5 Counsel on Aging, 5 Dining Program, 20 Discount (for retail) Card, 4 Discount Prescription Drug Program, 4 Expired Medication Disposal Program, 7 Food Program, 20 Grandparents Rearing Grandchildren, 4 Guardianship/Conservatorship Mediation Service, 31 Home Injury Control Program, 20 Home Preservation/Energy, 20 Homeowners Assistance, 24-25 Immunization Clinics, 6 Large-Print Books, 12 Legal Assistance, 5 Library for the Blind & Physically Disabled, 12 Liquid Supplemental Meals, 20 Loan Closet, 4 Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility, 8 Meals On Wheels, 20 Michigan State University Extension, 13 Nutrition Program, 20 Older American Festival, 5 Resource Advocate, 5 Senior Crimes Unit, 27 Senior Swing Dances, 22 Stop Crimes Against Macomb Seniors, 27 Support & Discussion Groups, 4 Transportation Service, 21 Veterans Services, 19 Victim Liason, 5 Emergency Management and Communications Handbook for residents, 9 Juvenile Justice Center, 14 Macomb County Library, 12 Library for the Blind & Physically Disabled, 12 Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility, 8 Michigan State University Extension, 13 Michigan Works!, 23 Parks & Recreation Freedom Hill County Park, schedule of events, 22 Macomb Orchard Trail, 22, Prosecuting Attorney, 27 Public Works Commissioner, 28 Sheriffs Office, 29 Treasurer, 30 Veterans Services, 19 Water Quality Board, 7 Volunteering Sheriffs Office, 29
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Many of our schools have been awarded the coveted Blue Ribbon distinction and provide progressive education in safe and modern facilities.
Post-Secondary Education
More than 90 percent of high school graduates in the county choose to continue their education in some form or fashion. Within Macomb, there are several colleges to choose from including Macomb Community College and its celebrated University Center, Baker College of Clinton Township and Davenport University.
The countys 100-acre park, Freedom Hill, is complimented by more than 130 municipal parks covering some 12,000 acres throughout the county. The Macomb Orchard Trail, entering its nal phase of development, will soon provide 24 contiguous miles of hike/bike path. In addition, the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority operates three parks in the county. No matter your interest, if being outdoors is important, you are always just steps away from public space in Macomb County.
Most of the countys eastern border rests on Lake St. Clair. With more than 31 miles of shoreline, recreational opportunities abound. In fact, there are more than 55,000 boats registered in the county.
World-class entertainers regularly perform at several venues in the county including the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts and Freedom Hill Amphitheatre. Each offers a variety of genres to appeal to fans of every sort including all forms of music, live theater, comedians and family entertainment. Community based theaters throughout the county make it possible to participate in the performing arts as a participant or patron.
Shopping
Retail centers occupy more than 19 million square feet including 3 regional shopping centers Lakeside Mall, Macomb Mall and Universal Mall. The mall at Partridge Creek will be a 600,000-square-foot open-air mall set in Clinton township. For those that enjoy a less colossal experience, there are six traditional downtowns in Macomb County that provide a charming assortment of specialty boutiques, antique markets, art galleries along with lovely places to dine. The Mount Clemens Farmers Market offers farm fresh products from more than 40 local growers.
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